Food Supply for Blackfeet Service Unit Hospital

This is a Sources Sought/Special notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotations or proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary and will be used only for market research purposes to determine availability of sources, commerciality, and competitive strategy. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs associated with any response to this notice as incurred by prospective contractors The supplies will be delivered weekly to the Blackfeet Service Unit, PHS Indian Hospital, 760 Hospital Circle, Browning, Montana 59417. Delivery is FOB Destination. The vendor will provide specific foods and beverages to patient diet modifications per physician diet orders. Supplies are used for the food service department for inpatient meals. The Government requests a quantity discount for any items that are ordered through the contract. PRICE SCHEDULE - FOOD SUPPLIES: See Attachment for List of Supplies. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2023. In accordance with the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, the Indian Health Service shall give preference at all times, as far as practicable, to Indian economic enterprises.